South Africa Considers Waiving-Off Visa Requisites For Foreign Students

30 August, 2016

The South African government is considering waiving off visa requirements for foreign students. Students with critical skills, with intent to work in the nation, will be exempted.

Home Affairs Minister, Malusi Gigaba, has been supporting international students to work and become part of its skills development goal.

Speaking at the foreign studentsí conference organized by the University of Cape Town in Newlands, the Minister said that approximately 20,000 African healthcare professionals, who completed their education in the African content, are presently working in Europe or North American countries.

The Government aims to retain international students for a longer period. The long-term visas are granted to international students who have additional skills.

South African students are also encouraged to study in other countries of the continent.